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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,357.77, 14,033.07 and 3,116.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,357.77, 14,033.07 and 3,116.58 is: 4,673.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,357.77 : 14,033.07 = 3,116.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,357.77/14,033.07 = 3,116.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,357.77x = 14,033.07 × 3,116.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,357.77x = 43,735,185.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,735,185.30/9,357.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,673.68

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